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A young Jewish soldier guarded Nazi war criminals — a new film tells his story
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A young Jewish soldier guarded Nazi war criminals — a new film tells his story

"Nathan-ism" explores Nathan Hilu's memories and artwork of Nazi war criminals who reminded him of men that "would ride the New York subway to work."

US veterans killed in Ukraine
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Families of US vets killed in Ukraine urge Congress to continue the fight

More than 30 US veterans have died in Ukraine since February 2022.

Geoffry Patterson
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Navy fires captain of guided missile submarine after DUI arrest

Navy Capt. Geoffry Patterson, who originally joined the service as an enlisted sailor, was fired as the commanding officer of the USS Georgia’s Blue Crew.

Army CID investigating daycare incident at Carlisle Barracks
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Army CID investigating daycare incident at Carlisle Barracks

The mother of a child says the Army delayed informing parents of an incident. The Army says it followed the right procedures.

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Former Army captain charged with shooting two women on his front lawn

Police also found the body of a dog they say Hardman shot.

Army identifies Fort Liberty paratrooper killed while riding electric bike
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Army identifies Fort Liberty paratrooper killed while riding electric bike

We mourn the loss of Army Capt. John Nicholson.

Air Force officer and pilot trainee wins Miss America crown
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Air Force officer and pilot trainee wins Miss America crown

2nd Lt. Madison Marsh graduated from the Air Force Academy in June with a pilot training slot.

Navy SEALs describe how boarding a ship is a team’s ‘sketchiest’ mission
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Navy SEALs describe how boarding a ship is a team’s ‘sketchiest’ mission

Two Navy SEALs went missing during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure action near Somalia. Former SEALs say those VBSS missions were always among their most dangerous.

Houthis fire missile at US Navy destroyer despite recent US attacks
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Houthis fire missile at US Navy destroyer despite recent US attacks

The Yemeni group promised to retaliate for a series of American and British air strikes.

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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower captain posts dog photo after strikes on Yemen

Houthi militants promise retaliation for the attacks, but the commander of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower doesn't seem that worried online.

Bradley Fighting Vehicles are taking out modern tanks in Ukraine
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Bradley Fighting Vehicles are taking out modern tanks in Ukraine

Scoreboard.

US, Japan end search for remains of last crew member in fatal Osprey crash
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US, Japan end search for remains of last crew member in fatal Osprey crash

The Air Force Special Operations Command CV-22 was carrying a crew of eight when it went down in November.

David Ayer breaks down ‘The Beekeeper,’ action with Jason Statham and getting stung on set
Culture

David Ayer breaks down ‘The Beekeeper,’ action with Jason Statham and getting stung on set

"Everyone who wears a uniform, I always want to be as respectful to who they are and what they do."

US Navy launches follow-up strike on Yemen
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US Navy launches follow-up strike on Yemen

A Houthi spokesperson promised "a firm, strong and effective response."

Two Navy SEALs missing near Somalia [Updated]
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Two Navy SEALs missing near Somalia [Updated]

They went missing the same day that the U.S. and allies carried out air strikes on Yemen.

‘Top Gun 3’ is happening after all
Culture

‘Top Gun 3’ is happening after all

Maverick is back on the highway to the danger zone, again.

Yemen strikes
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US, British strike at least 60 targets, 28 locations in Yemen

The Houthis have vowed to retaliate for the strikes.

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Army Pacific focuses on arctic training in Alaska and Himalayas

The Army completed a war game this week focused on the service's arctic capabilities, materiel, doctrine needs.

Two former Rangers tagging a great white shark
Culture

Two former Rangers tag great white shark in memory of fallen Ranger

“I did two or three good pulls, and that's when I could see the shark, and dude, it was the most incredible thing I've ever seen in my life.” 

Tomahawk cruise missile
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US, British launch airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen

"The United States and our partners will not tolerate attacks on our personnel."